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[110tHunDer]

They're here!!

. . .

Barring any problems, I should be rolling by mid to late afternoon Thursday.  If not, the Vrod will see a lot of action this weekend with everyone coming down/over for the races at Barber.

BULLCHIT!!!!!!  If you're not rollin' by Friday, we'll help you get 'er back together so you can try 'er out, buddy!!!!  You've gotta have it to show off at the races!

Congrats on finally getting them!  Let's see some pix!!!!

 

[Grover]

That's great news Terry

Those wheels will look better that you've imagined Can't wait to see the photo's. Hope the complete install goes smooth & painless

By the way....  

What rear braided brake line did you go with??

[Twolanerider]

They're here!!

I should be rolling by mid to late afternoon Thursday.  If not, the Vrod will see a lot of action this weekend with everyone coming down/over for the races at Barber.

Mid afternoon Thursday my lilly white hairy ass.  Diva is wandering around an empty upstairs with the dogs listening to the oath filled melodies of Terry working downstairs right now.  He'll be back upstairs later Diva.  Just a few hours later..... 

[SBB]

Terry

Here's the installation steps you need to follow.


1)  Install the wheels.

2)  Take pictures.

3)  Post on website.

4)  Go for a ride.

This order is very critical to maintain happy members.



Any questions call dOOd. He will fax you the same instructions!


 

[110tHunDer]

 
You missed a couple steps.  Here's the proper order:

1)  Take pictures.

2)  Post on website. 

3)  Install the wheels.

4)  Take more pictures.

5)  Post on website. 

6)  Go for a ride.

[SBB]

You missed a couple steps.  Here's the proper order:

1)  Take pictures.

2)  Post on website. 

3)  Install the wheels.

4)  Take more pictures.

5)  Post on website. 

6)  Go for a ride.

  can't argue when a mans right!

Terry,,,,,,,,,, Follow the above directions!

 

[RJ749]

  can't argue when a mans right!

Terry,,,,,,,,,, Follow the above directions!

 

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[The Mysterious Q!]

If you need the proper sequential code of conduct on custom wheel delivery,installation and imbibing of toxicants you can use my thread as a template. I think the format works well for my site Brothers. Now lets get er done. Can't wait any more. C'mon Terry!

[110tHunDer]

If you need the proper sequential code of conduct on custom wheel delivery,installation and imbibing of toxicants you can use my thread as a template. I think the format works well for my site Brothers. Now lets get er done. Can't wait any more. C'mon Terry!

Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about!

[nidan]

18's  front and back or 18 rear 21 front are the most popular swap . a 120 x21 up front .

[Midnight Rider]

Update:  Got the front wheel on, calipers, rear brake line (a bit of a bitch...Grover, went with the PM braided all the way...I'm sure they don't make it, but that way I knew it would be the right one), new junction block for rear brake switch, and have the rear caliper bled.  I'm having a hell of a time getting the front two calipers bled...lot's of cussing and they've still got air in them.  Waiting on the rear rotor to arrive by UPS any time now, then I'll bolt in on and get the back end put back together.

The wheels are awesome!!  Really goes well with the curved stripes on the front fender.

Sorry for the lack of pics right now, but I'll post some when I get everything on...the basement looks like a tornado went through it, with tools everywhere, plastic on the front fender, blah, blah, blah.

I've bled brakes many time in my life, but these are the most difficult I've ever tried to do...a real MF.  Still don't have them right.  Takes a while to get the calipers shimmed so that they are centered on the rotors.  I don't get why the brakes won't bleed, but I let things settle overnight (got in bed about 3 AM), so will try again in a few minutes.

[Twolanerider]

 (got in bed about 3 AM)

Knew it!


How much shimming did you have to do Terry.  With the HH's I put on recently the left side was ok and the right side needed only the slightest bit.  I'm always cussing bleeding dual front calipers on these things too.  Screwed around two hours on the red bike with its new one.  Though the first hour plus a little was just letting it gravity bleed after getting it all hooked up.  Couldn't find my damn syringes to fill the calipers first.  At least it's not DOT5.  That chit can waste your whole weekend if it gets shook up.

[The Mysterious Q!]

Knew it!


How much shimming did you have to do Terry.  With the HH's I put on recently the left side was ok and the right side needed only the slightest bit.  I'm always cussing bleeding dual front calipers on these things too.  Screwed around two hours on the red bike with its new one.  Though the first hour plus a little was just letting it gravity bleed after getting it all hooked up.  Couldn't find my damn syringes to fill the calipers first.  At least it's not DOT5.  That chit can waste your whole weekend if it gets shook up.

You can say that again.

[Midnight Rider]

Didn't have to do a lot of shimming, Don, but you know the drill...bolt it up as is, check top and bottom centerline, pull bolts, wiggle the shim under there, or take it out, rinse, repeat.  It's just more tedious than difficult, and the basement floor gets hard!!  Was a difference in top and bottom.  Had the wheel on in 20 minutes.  PM sends their spacers...a bit more tapered than what comes on the bike.  I really need the flush axle, but maybe later.

I've let the damn things gravity bleed, pumped, vacuumed...hopefully, the air has settled now and I'll get them done in a few minutes.  Like you said, at least it's not DOT 5.  Aggravating...

[Twolanerider]

Didn't have to do a lot of shimming, Don, but you know the drill...bolt it up as is, check top and bottom centerline, pull bolts, wiggle the shim under there, or take it out, rinse, repeat.  It's just more tedious than difficult, and the basement floor gets hard!!  Was a difference in top and bottom.  Had the wheel on in 20 minutes.  PM sends their spacers...a bit more tapered than what comes on the bike.  I really need the flush axle, but maybe later.

I've let the damn things gravity bleed, pumped, vacuumed...hopefully, the air has settled now and I'll get them done in a few minutes.  Like you said, at least it's not DOT 5.  Aggravating...

For gravity bleeding, have you got one of those lid-thingies you can screw on to a bottle of brake fluid and then tip the whole thing upside down on the master cylinder reservoir?  Keeps it full and flowing.  It's even good for regular bleeding too as you never have to worry about pulling the master cylinder dry (unless you empty the whole damn bottle).

Mine weren't really too bad this time (though I always cuss that little task).  Had the bleeder bottles catching fluid out of the bottom bleeders for an hour or so.  Then close it all up and bled through the top bleeders to finish pushing out whatever air was left.  I use a one way valve and a little catch bottle for that last bit of bleeding so I can do it slow and watch the bubbles.